Product ReviewsEricsson T39m - Blue (Unlocked) Cellular Phone

things are not what they seem.

I bought one of the T39m's sold from Hong Kong around 2007-01-01. I've never owned a so-called real T39m, but I don't see obvious problems with fabrication quality, and it does find the network and have decent reception. There are stories on the web about poor reliability of T28 and T39m when they were originally sold, and also it sounds like Ericsson's repair shop in the old days was thoroughly incompetent, frustrating lots of people.

And if it's true these are ``fake'' chinese phones, clearly they have access to Ericsson's software and production lines, so much of what once made these phones so amazing is still there. but...I doubt the story. My phone came with R2G firmware (press >*<<*<*), and the latest is R4A or R4B. Wouldn't a ``fake'' phone use the latest firmware? secondly, the KRC code at the top of my sticker, ``KRC 114 1425'', 114 is a phone originally sold SIM-locked in Thailand. so I guess they are using plausibly-fake serial number stickers, too? no, it's too congruent.

_THAT SAID_, the microphone is too quiet. The other party always complains. It is such a big problem I have switched back to my T28. It's a show-stopper for someone who's buying a phone like this---someone who wants ``a phone that's just a phone, but a damn good one.'' And this is suspicious, because the T28 has the same microphone exactly. In fact, I thought ``maybe it is a chinese case but Ericsson guts, and the microphone is part of the case, so they substituted some arbitrary garbage like they always do.'' I swapped the microphone for one removed from the flip of a genuine T28. still quiet. Maybe they corrupted some audio calibration while unlocking it?

Second, the Bluetooth doesn't work. At first I thought it was just some ``profile compatibility'' garbage because I was trying laptops or crappy Motorola headsets, but I bought an Ericsson CAR-100 which is definitely on the compatibility list, and it won't pair. I have no idea how they managed to break the Bluetooth. (yes, the AVR and ARM firmwares do match.)

so. in short, there are a lot of wild rumors and a lot of Chinese-hating flying around about this latest batch of suspicious T39m's. I think the speculation is largely just silly. However, I still wonder where so many are coming from! And AFAICT there are real, show-stopping problems with this batch of T39m's (unless they all had much worse microphones than the T28 and fantasy-bluetooth only). sorry.Read full review...

Ericsson T39m

This is an excellent tri-band world phone packed with lots of features, years ahead of their competition when it was first released. It has lots of talk time and standby time using the factory slim battery, fits discretely into any pocket, and the added Bluetooth functionality over the older T28 series makes this an excellent and handy standby phone that I still use today when I don't need to carry around my Sony-Ericsson P910i handset. For the price, the features, and still being able to use all my accessories from my old T28Z, P800, P900, P910i, and R380, you can't go wrong. Just unlock this baby and keep it handy, you just might like this one over many around today. MP3 playback is not possible on this unit, but man does it ever get a lot of interesting looks when I use it.Read full review...

ok.......

ok, be honest, this phone is a dissapointing. its a refurnished phone, however, the phone its self still has the previous owner's contact numbers. and, there is networking problem with this phone. after i get a replacement from the buyer(takes 2 weeks to get thing done:( ), the new one seems fine. however its not! the paint of the phone start to fade,,and theres problem with the mic...others hardly can hear my voice. i spend like 70 dollars for this one but what do i get? btw, the battery comes with it is not OEM and it sux...i need to recharge it EVERYDAY. and the phone manual is rediculus. the cover is t39m while the inside content is a t10! what can i say?Read full review...

Legendary phone, very good price, quick delivery!

One of the most featured phone in its class at the time of entry.
T39 - a triumph of intellect, expressed in a small tri-band mobile phone.
It supports GPRS, which provides quick access to the Internet, and technology of Bluetooth, relieves the user from all the inconvenience of cables and wires. Add to this impressive list of features. With its powerful built-in modem T39 you can effectively and safely browse the Internet via WAP browser version 1.2.1 T39, laptop or handheld computer. Applications PIM (personal information management) include multi-function calendar and address book.
Supports multiple functions and perfect from an aesthetic point of view, the phone T39 is designed for users with the highest demands.Read full review...

Remake product shatters reliability

I have been using an Ericsson T39m phone, which was imported from Sweden for four years without any problem. I like its many features and the strong battery. It is still perfectly functioning.
I have recently bought a new one for a family member through eBay, but it did not work properly. I thought I took a defective product by chance, so I bought another one. The second one presented the same problem, that is the phone does not find the network. It is irreparable.
I have heard that Sony-Ericsson does not fabricate the T39m any more. Allegedly they have sold the production rights. Perhaps that is the reason why you can find the product mostly at Chinese sellers.Read full review...

Ignore Amandawa

This phone is a fantastic GSM, world phone. It is simple and complete. Also small with fantastic battery life and every useful function, but useless functions.

Amandawa should try buying an unlocked phone if she needs her phone to work with her carrier.Read full review...

Nice small phone, Ok user-friendly

I got the phone knowing nothing about it, based on price for a 10 day trip to Greece. I got it right away and when I put the SIM in it worked like a champ. Sound and signal great.
Only thing I did not like was that when in menu mode, the cancel button does not get out, at least for me. I often had to close the cover to get totally out. Annoying but hardly a deal breaker.

I would recomend it as a light weight phone that works well.Read full review...

Only phone is what you need

Simple and good phone.I hate smart phones so the best is to have a phone and a iPad...
I like more Motorola V3xx of course which has video call but T39 is an all time classic....

Clean and good item

Just what I was looking for, a retro mobile that fits my old car.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: tp-mall